Hugo Palmer hopes to get two more runs into Darley Irish Oaks winner Covert Love – ground permitting.

Broadcasting legend Peter O’Sullevan, who has died at the age of 97, was the man who provided the soundtrack to racing’s unfolding drama for nigh on 50 years.

Kauto Star has regained his crown as the top-rated steeplechaser, in the annual Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications, for the second time in his remarkable career.

Timeform say Neptune Collonges’ John Smith’s Grand National win at Aintree last Saturday is the best they have ever rated.

Dual Martell Grand National runner-up Suny Bay has been retired.